Encore: Garbage - "Only Happy When It Rains"

On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song , listen to Garbage 's Shirley Manson discuss "Only Happy When It Rains," her origins with Garbage, and more. Manson first met up with her three future bandmates in Wisconsin as a result of one of those strange, classic twists of rock and roll fate involving MTV, a phone call, and a disastrous first audition. In then end, Garbage was formed (even if Manson still isn't such a fan of the name), and with their self-titled debut came the iconic hit "Only Happy When It Rains," a record that feels as fresh today as it did nearly 30 years ago. Manson shares the misery behind "Only Happy When It Rains," including her initial thoughts upon reading the "nursery rhyme" lyrics. Manson also discusses "The Men Who Rule the World," the lead song on Garbage's No Gods No Masters , a track that perfectly encapsulates Manson's current state of mind and features lyrics that rained down on her in a moment of spontaneous inspiration. Listen to the full episode now, or check out the complete video interview at Consequence . Make sure you like, review, and

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Encore: Garbage - "Only Happy When It Rains" is an episode from The Story Behind The Song by Consequence Podcast Network.

This episode is 51:50 long.

This episode was published on Dec 2, 2024.

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